on  June 1, 2026. Passed peacefully at Rosebank Lifecare, Ashburton, aged 91 years.  Dearly loved husband of the late Mere. Loved father and father in law of Peter and Barbara, and Kathryn.  Much loved and adored Grandad of Phil, and Steve; Simon, Kylie, and Zoe-Mei and Cam.  Great-Grandad of Jay, Neiko, Marli, and Maddie.  Messages to the Keeling family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A Celebration of Roy’s life will be held at St Stephen’s Anglican Church, Park Street, Ashburton on Saturday June 6, commencing at 1.30pm, followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

 On May 27, 2026, peacefully, surrounded by family, at Ashburton Hospital, aged 92 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Ray. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Sue, Gary and Jo, and Jonathan and Kirstin. Loved Nana of Emma, Zara, and the late Jaren and great -Nana Dodie of Kelly-Ann, Liam, Larissa, and Georgia. Messages to the Stapley family, PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A celebration of Dorothie’s life will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Wednesday June 3, commencing at 1.30pm, followed by interment at the Ashburton Seafield  Lawn Cemetery.

The family are sad to announce the passing of Hank after a long illness, at Radius Millstream, Ashburton on Monday May 25, 2026, aged 78. Cherished husband of Kate and father and father in law of Jayne & Peter McLaren, Tara & Phil Newton and Willie & Jessica Murney.   A fun loving Pa to James, Charlotte, Paddy, Tim, Connie and Ollie.  A loved brother, cousin, uncle, colleague and friend to many. Messages to the Murney family, c/ PO Box 431, Ashburton 7740. The family wish to acknowledge the love, care and support extended to Hank and his family by all the staff at Elizabeth Street Day Centre, Radius Hawthorne Christchurch, and Radius Millstream Ashburton.

Hank worked hard and laughed a lot.

A celebration of Hanks life will be held at the Hotel Ashburton, Racecourse Road on Sunday May 31^st commencing at 1.30pm.  Followed by a private committal on Monday.

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At Ashburton Hospital on Monday, May 18, 2026.  Aged 84 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Cyril.  Treasured mother of Paul and Rose, Mark and Andrea, and Nicola and Peter. Loved Nana Kay of Toni, Shay, Sean, and Savannah; Tayler, Daniel, and Casey; Levon, Cole and Phoebe, Ebony and Michael, Abel, and Marshall and great-grandmother of Luca, Brodie, Ellie, and Carter.Messages to the Cousins family, PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A memorial service for Kay will be held at our Chapel, Corner East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Wednesday May 27, 2026, commencing at 1.00pm.

  On May 15, 2026, peacefully at Waihi Lodge Care Centre, Geraldine, surrounded by her family. In her 100^th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Ralph. Loving sister of the late Jessie, Hazel, Coral, Dawn, and Thora and sister-in-law of the late Ernie Seyb. Loved aunty of all her nieces and nephews. Heartfelt thanks to the staff for their special care of Myrtle, and her family. Messages to the Seyb family PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service for Myrtle will be held at the Community Centre, Waihi Lodge Care Centre, 16 Shaw Street, Geraldine on Tuesday May 19 commencing at 11.00am followed by interment at the Temuka Lawn Cemetery.

on May 16, 2026. Passed away peacefully, with her youngest by her side, aged 81 years.  Dearly loved wife of the late Russell. Loved mother of Robyn, the late Shayne, and Kim, and Dean.  Loved Gran of all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Messages to the Adams family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A service to celebrate Raynor’s life will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Street, Ashburton on Saturday May 23, commencing at 1.30pm, followed by a private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our sweetheart Denise. Aged 54, who passed away peacefully on Wednesday 13^th May 2026, at Ashburton Hospital. Methven being her home. Dearly loved wife of Grant. Dearly loved and cherished mother of Jonty, Toby, Jamie and Annalise. Dearly loved daughter of the late Graham and Mary Strachan. Dearly loved sister and sister in-law of Cynthia and Willie Christie, Linda and Richard McClea, Janene and Marty Parsons. Dearly loved by all and many of her large extended family.  Messages to the King family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Denise loved flowers so feel free to bring your flower or flowers. .A celebration and service for Denise will be held on Friday 22^nd May at the Mount Hutt Memorial Hall, Methven commencing at 1:00 pm. Denise will be laid to rest on Saturday 23^rd May at Oamaru Lawn Cemetery at 12.00pm, should you feel you would like to help her rest in peace.  ‘Forever in our hearts’. 

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on May 11, 2026. Peacefully at Radius Millstream, Ashburton, after fighting a long illness, aged 80 years.  Dearly loved husband of Elspeth for 51 years.  Much loved and dearly missed father and father in law of Bruce and Emily, and Fiona.  Adored Grandad of Hugo, Freya, and O.T.  Messages to the Wilkinson family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A Memorial service to celebrate Dave’s life will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Wednesday May 20, commencing at 2.00pm.

 On May 10, 2026. Passed away at Ashburton Hospital. Aged 78 years.  Dearly loved husband and best friend of Louise. Loved father and father-in-law of Mark and Michelle and devoted Grandad of Caitlin and Emily. Loved son of the late Laurie and Pearl Clucas and brother of Ruth. Brother-in-law of Robin and Jane, the late Stan, Sheryl and Kevin, Lindsay and Gillian, and Raewyn and Edgar and loved by all his nieces and nephews. Messages to the Clucas family PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Neil’s life will be held in Our Chapel Corner East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Monday May 18, commencing at 1.30pm followed by interment at the Ashburton Seafield Cemetery.

on May 9, 2026. Passed away peacefully with her family by her side, aged 95 years.Dearly loved wife of the late Harold.  Much loved and treasured Mum of Graham and Hilary, and Philippa and John Trewavas.  Adored Nana of Grace, Rory, and Renny; Liam, and Abby and their partners, and great-Nana Joan of Vida, and Oliver.  Messages to the Dephoff family, P O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.  A special thank you to the Lochlea Community for their love and support given to Joan.  A service to celebrate Joan’s life will be held at St Stephens’s Anglican Church, Park Street, Ashburton on Saturday May 16, commencing at 2.30pm, followed by a private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.